STAMFORD, CT/September 19, 2023 – We’ve all heard of first aid training – and some of us are even certified. But did you know that you can participate in Youth Mental Health First Aid training to gain the skills to identify – and ultimately help – a young person in need?

Mental Health First Aid is designed to empower adults to be able to start conversations about mental health and substance use issues. The training provides an action plan that teaches people how to identify and address potential problems. Experts believe that, if more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more young people can and will get the help they need.

The Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance will host several sessions of Youth Mental Health First Aid this fall. The free training, with sessions in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole, is primarily designed for any adult who regularly interacts with young people.